sharpeimom

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    Sucide lies: is it CYA or blaming?

    sharpeimom replied to Tiffanybaybay's topic in Emergency

    1:1 means just what it says. One tech (or nurse) always with and watching the suicidal patient. You never left the room or stopped
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    Nursing: Then and Now

    sharpeimom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I've shared this elsewhere on allnurses. On one of my earliest first job evaluations when I hastily polished my white Clinics, I didn't take time to dip my laces in Clorox. It was just that one...
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    At scene of fatal accident yesterday...

    sharpeimom replied to jamieslovingmom's topic in General Nursing

    Witnessing or rendering aid at an accident with a fatality is traumatic, whether you're a nurse, a first responder, or a MD. It's especially so to a layperson. We live at the bottom of a very long...
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    Overworked nursing student - How do I look?

    sharpeimom replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    The "Nursing School Diet Plan" is actually very similar to what my dad referred to as "The Post-MI Get Down To Your Frat Boy Weight Again" diet. Very different foods but the same end result. Then...
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    A question about Measles

    sharpeimom replied to virgilsfan's topic in Infectious Disease

    I had the measles when I was nine and I can tell you that they itch like CRAZY! Hurt?
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    sharpeimom replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You're at a family reunion with four generations of nurses, some of whom have nursed in each war since WWII, and we end up gathered together in a corner, sharing stories -- some gross, some funny,...
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    What to do with nurse who is constantly critizing?

    sharpeimom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since she doesn't supervise you, just tune her out. I've discovered people like that don't usually go away, but they will often switch targets if the current one won't react. You might remind her...
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    What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    sharpeimom replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Calinurse, If it makes you feel less panicky and scared about your daughter's egg allergy, I was allergic or intolerant to so many foods as a baby, that I was tested early. I repeatedly tested...
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    Written up and confused.

    sharpeimom replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You did the compassionate thing for your patient. Is your new unit manager even familiar with what is and is not a comfort measure? If she's never worked with hospice patients before, she may not...
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    Patient confidentiality

    sharpeimom replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Touche
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    Patient confidentiality

    sharpeimom replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Give us the information we need to help you but leave out identifying details. As example, when I was about nine, my mom and I were coming home from an auction on a Saturday afternoon and a man on a...
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    Crisis Mode!

    sharpeimom replied to mistydbuffa's topic in General Students

    It's just after midnight here and BEDTIME!! I'll check back tomorrow. Feel free to PM me. Hugs, Just don't because you'll be
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    Please help! Responses needed for graduate class

    sharpeimom replied to vwood86's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I did it! I was wondering the same thing as
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    Crisis Mode!

    sharpeimom replied to mistydbuffa's topic in General Students

    Sit down and make a list of the tasks at home. 1. What MUST be done. 2. What you can do later and the world won't stop. 3. What doesn't really matter one way or the other (or you just do because...
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    I have an Ulcerative Colitis patient to care for tomorrow. Questions about diet?

    sharpeimom replied to Samian Q's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My mom had UC and would void into a hat that had measurements on the sides. It fit down into the john and was held in place by the john seat. UC patients will know their trigger foods. Tomato...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    sharpeimom replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My husband says I turn into Nurse Ratchett each of the last three years since I can't have a flu shot, and MAKE him get one! I just tell him that he ain't seen nothin' yet! Seriously, besides me,...
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    As an experienced RN, do you like/dislike having a student nurse assigned to you?

    sharpeimom replied to jamie32764's topic in General Students

    I always enjoyed having students. I loved sharing what knowledge and information I had with others. I'm married to a teacher and, while I realize I don't share his inate talent, I have always...
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    Why is the care plan important and why is it important to check clients care plan?

    sharpeimom replied to JESSICA.LILLY's topic in Patient Education

    Here's something just to get you started: patients and their conditions don't remain the
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    sharpeimom replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was allergic to many different things as a baby and child and allergy tests indicated that I was allergic to many more to which I had no reaction and never had. One of those was eggs. I eat eggs...
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    How do you treat an allergic reaction to Dilaudid?

    sharpeimom replied to art71372's topic in Patient Medications

    Following surgery on his foot and ankle in 2010, my husband was given a dose of Dilaudid post-op, and he immediately broke out in hives and a rash. He had absolutely no respiratory issues. They...
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    Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    sharpeimom replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    May you never ever ever have the very rare type of stroke that I've had FOUR of and not have the conditions of your living will and DNR document respected. I've been there before. If I would choose...
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    Family's responsiblity of taking care of older parents?

    sharpeimom replied to micstn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    BlackandYellow, I've been there and I remember how hard it was during and after. What made it especially hard was the watching over my shoulder because certain well meaning relatives were watching...
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    Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    sharpeimom replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That would be just great... if I had the manual dexterity and coordination to turn it off myself or undress myself -- which I don't. Now
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    Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    sharpeimom replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Some understand and some don't, just as while you state you would knock first, almost no one does. In fact, I was told when I was in stroke rehab, and talking to my husband and our attorney, that I...
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    Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    sharpeimom replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    HOW it would affect me is very very simple, but not easily understood by the nondisabled population, including many nurses. People -- including nurses -- sometimes tend to treat everyone with certain...